Former State President Tran Duc Luong laid to rest in Quang Ngai
Former State President Tran Duc Luong laid to rest in Quang Ngai

VOV.VN - A burial service for former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong took place at 3 p.m. on May 25 at his hometown cemetery in Pho Khanh commune, Duc Pho town, Quang Ngai province.

Former State President Tran Duc Luong laid to rest in Quang Ngai
Flags lowered to half-mast nationwide for former President Tran Duc Luong
Flags lowered to half-mast nationwide for former President Tran Duc Luong

VOV.VN - A ceremony to lower the national flag to half-mast was held at 6 a.m. on May 24 at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to mark a two-day national mourning for former President Tran Duc Luong.

Flags lowered to half-mast nationwide for former President Tran Duc Luong
State funeral held for former President Tran Duc Luong
State funeral held for former President Tran Duc Luong

VOV.VN - A State funeral for former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong was held at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi on the morning of May 24.

State funeral held for former President Tran Duc Luong
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand paid an official visit to Vietnam and co-chaired the fourth Vietnam - Thailand Joint Cabinet Meeting in Hanoi on May 15 - 16 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Vietnam visit in the spotlight
Leaf-changing season paints Son Tra in vibrant hues
Leaf-changing season paints Son Tra in vibrant hues

VOV.VN - Nestled to the northeast of Da Nang central city, the primeval forest on Son Tra Peninsula is entering its leaf-changing season, creating a breathtaking scene like a vivid painting composed of colorful foliage, tender buds, and blooming flowers.

Leaf-changing season paints Son Tra in vibrant hues
Buddhist followers throng Hanoi streets for Buddha’s Sarira veneration
Buddhist followers throng Hanoi streets for Buddha’s Sarira veneration

VOV.VN - Following news that Buddha’s Sarira, the national treasure of India, has been transported to Quan Su pagoda, the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, for veneration, crowds of Buddhist followers nationwide converge on the worship place to pay respects to the relic.

Buddhist followers throng Hanoi streets for Buddha’s Sarira veneration
Thousands venerate Lord Buddha’s Sarira in Hanoi
Thousands venerate Lord Buddha’s Sarira in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A plane carrying Lord Buddha’s Sarira, one of India’s most sacred treasures, touched down at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on May 13, drawing keen attention from those eager to pay homage to the revered relic.

Thousands venerate Lord Buddha’s Sarira in Hanoi
Tan Uyen tea hill - a green jewel hidden in northwestern mountains
Tan Uyen tea hill - a green jewel hidden in northwestern mountains

VOV.VN - Nestled in the majestic mountains of the northwest of Vietnam, Tan Uyen tea hill in the northern province of Lai Chau unfolds like a vibrant watercolour painting as the verdant tea rows merge with the lingering morning clouds.

Tan Uyen tea hill - a green jewel hidden in northwestern mountains
Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi
Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha solemnly held a grand ceremony at Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi on May 12 to observe the 2569th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

Buddhists solemnly celebrate Lord Buddha’s 2569th birthday in Hanoi
Party General Secretary To Lam’s Russia visit in the spotlight
Party General Secretary To Lam’s Russia visit in the spotlight

VOV.VN - A high-ranking delegation of Vietnam led by Party General Secretary To Lam paid an official visit to Russia and attended the 80th anniversary celebration of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War from May 8 to 11 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Party General Secretary To Lam’s Russia visit in the spotlight
Discover the unspoiled beauty of Con Dao’s forest–sea ecosystem
Discover the unspoiled beauty of Con Dao’s forest–sea ecosystem

VOV.VN - Con Dao National Park in southern Ba Ria–Vung Tau province is a vast ecological complex covering over 19,883 hectares of island forests, marine conservation zones, and buffer areas – an integral part of Vietnam’s special-use forest system and one of its 34 national parks.

Discover the unspoiled beauty of Con Dao’s forest–sea ecosystem
A glimpse of vibrant fishing life in Central Vietnam
A glimpse of vibrant fishing life in Central Vietnam

VOV.VN - When visiting Hai Hoa beach in Tinh Gia commune of the north-central coastal province of Thanh Hoa early in the morning these days, people have the chance to glimpse local fishermen throwing nets to catch fish swimming near the shore.

A glimpse of vibrant fishing life in Central Vietnam
Vietnamese pagodas featured in photo exhibition during UN Day of Vesak 2025
Vietnamese pagodas featured in photo exhibition during UN Day of Vesak 2025

VOV.VN - Over 30 photographs featuring Vietnamese pagodas are on display at the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 activities.

Vietnamese pagodas featured in photo exhibition during UN Day of Vesak 2025
Party leader attends military parade marking 80 years of Victory over Fascism in Kazakhstan
Party leader attends military parade marking 80 years of Victory over Fascism in Kazakhstan

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory over Fascism in Astana on May 7 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

Party leader attends military parade marking 80 years of Victory over Fascism in Kazakhstan
Thousands release lanterns in HCM City for Vesak Day
Thousands release lanterns in HCM City for Vesak Day

VOV.VN - A lantern releasing ceremony was held on May 6 in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the UN Day of Vesak 2025, with prayers for global peace and prosperity.

Thousands release lanterns in HCM City for Vesak Day
Vesak 2025 honours Buddhist values of peace and sustainable development
Vesak 2025 honours Buddhist values of peace and sustainable development

VOV.VN - The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6, becoming a gathering place for thousands of international and domestic Buddhist delegates to honour Buddhist values of peace and sustainable development and to demonstrate a spirit of global solidarity.

Vesak 2025 honours Buddhist values of peace and sustainable development
87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025
87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025

VOV.VN - For the first time ever, 87 national treasures related to Buddhism are on display in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2025, offering a rare opportunity for Buddhist followers and the public to witness these sacred relics.

87 national Buddhist treasures unveiled at UN Day of Vesak 2025
Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration
Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration

VOV.VN - A giant 500m² Buddhist flag was hoisted into the sky during the United Nations Vesak 2025 celebration in Ho Chi Minh City on May 5.

Buddhist flag-hoisting ceremony at UN Vesak 2025 celebration
Welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President in Hanoi
Welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A welcome ceremony hosted by President Luong Cuong for his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayaka was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on May 5.

Welcome ceremony for Sri Lankan President in Hanoi
Vietnamese soldiers during military parade rehearsal in Moscow’s Red Square
Vietnamese soldiers during military parade rehearsal in Moscow’s Red Square

VOV.VN - Vietnamese soldiers participated in a rehearsal at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on May 3 evening, in preparation for a grand military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9).

Vietnamese soldiers during military parade rehearsal in Moscow’s Red Square
PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation
PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 3 attended a solemn ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Con Dao Island (May 1, 1975 – May 1, 2025) to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs and comrades who sacrificed their lives for national independence.

PM Chinh attends events marking 50 years of Con Dao’s liberation
Lord Buddha’s sarira now open for public veneration in Vietnam
Lord Buddha’s sarira now open for public veneration in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Lord Buddha’s sarira, a sacred treasure of India, has arrived in Vietnam and is open for public veneration at Thanh Tam pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City from May 3.

Lord Buddha’s sarira now open for public veneration in Vietnam
Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025
Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025

VOV.VN - The Ha Long Carnival 2025 took place at Sun Carnival Square in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, on May 1 evening, attracting more than 20,000 local residents and domestic and international tourists.

Tens of thousands stir up vibrant atmosphere of Ha Long Carnival 2025
Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification
Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification

VOV.VN - A wide array of meaningful activities have been held nationwide to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Diverse activities mark 50 years of national reunification
Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary
Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary

VOV.VN - On the night of April 30, Ho Chi Minh City staged a spectacular fireworks display to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, with 30 sites across the city delighting locals and visitors alike.

Radiant night in HCM City with dazzling fireworks for 50th reunification anniversary
Impressive images of 50-year reunification celebration in Ho Chi Minh City
Impressive images of 50-year reunification celebration in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - The national-level military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 featured many impressive and meaningful moments.

Impressive images of 50-year reunification celebration in Ho Chi Minh City
Thousands pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Reunification Day
Thousands pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Reunification Day

VOV.VN - Thousands of people visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a national historic landmark in Hanoi, on April 30, paying tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

Thousands pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Reunification Day
Watching fighter jets release decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City sky
Watching fighter jets release decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City sky

VOV.VN - After days of rigorous training and with high determination, helicopters and fighter jets of the Vietnam People's Air Force opened the military parade in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Watching fighter jets release decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City sky
National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification
National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

VOV.VN - A mass military parade took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. Let’s have a look at some of the images of the parade.

National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification
Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification
Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification

VOV.VN - A special flag raising ceremony was solemnly held at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on April 30 morning, commemorating 50 years of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification